Thai Chicken Sandwiches with Hoisin, Peanuts, and Fresh Herbs Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 (6-inch) crusty bread rolls, sliced in half
• 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
• 3 cups rotisserie chicken, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces (white or dark meat)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, peeled and minced (or 1 tablespoon ginger paste)
• 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup salted, dry roasted peanuts
• 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
• 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup sliced green onion
• 1/8 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha
• 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Toast the Bread: Slice the crusty bread rolls in half. Brush each half with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Toast the bread halves until golden and crisp by placing them on a grill pan over medium heat, or alternatively use a toaster oven or conventional oven. Set aside once toasted.

2. 2

   Sauté the Chicken Mixture: Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add chopped rotisserie chicken, minced garlic, minced fresh ginger, and hoisin sauce. Sauté the mixture for approximately two minutes until heated through and flavors are well combined. Remove from heat.

3. 3

   Prepare Chili-Garlic Mayonnaise: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Sriracha, chili garlic sauce, fresh lime juice, and fish sauce. Mix until smooth and well blended. Transfer to a squeeze bottle if desired for easier application. Refrigerate or set aside until ready to use.

4. 4

   Assemble Sandwiches: On each toasted bread half, layer the sautéed chicken mixture. Sprinkle with salted, dry roasted peanuts, sliced cucumbers, fresh mint leaves, sliced green onion, and fresh cilantro leaves. Drizzle the prepared chili-garlic mayonnaise generously over the top. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.